Creating Connections: Team care in pediatric disabilities

Creating Connections: Team Care in Pediatric Disabilities is a one-day, in-person course co-hosted by Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), the American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM) and the Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF). Designed for local early intervention professionals, nurses, therapists and families, this event offers four parallel tracks focused on cerebral palsy…

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June 9-11, 2026 | New York City Twenty years ago, the world adopted the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), affirming that people with disabilities have the same rights as everyone else and must be able to participate fully in society. Earlier this month, members of the CPF team went to…

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June 3-6, 2026 | Galway, Ireland The theme for this year’s European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability (EACD) conference in Galway, Ireland was “Mol an Óige agus Tiocfaidh Siad,” which means, “Encourage the young and they will flourish.” It’s our mission at the Cerebral Palsy Foundation to be a catalyst for creating positive change for people…

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Join Our Virtual Early Cerebral Palsy Health Summit! The Cerebral Palsy Foundation invites you to be part of a transformative learning experience focused on advancing early detection and intervention for cerebral palsy. 🕑 Available online until October 31st, 2026 Turning Research Into Practice This year’s Summit highlights innovative pathways for translating cutting-edge research into real-world…

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Cerebral palsy is the most common lifelong physical disability in the world, yet concerns about prevalence, severity and mortality are increasing NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 25, 2026 March 25th 2026 marks the 20th anniversary of U.S. National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, a movement originally started by families to elevate cerebral palsy awareness and drive action to improve…

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Last month, the Cerebral Palsy Foundation convened the CPF Breakthrough Summit in Los Angeles, bringing together a select group of leading scientists, clinicians, and innovators from around the world, including adults with cerebral palsy, and the parents and siblings of those with cerebral palsy. Over three days of focused discussion, participants gathered with a shared…

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Cerebral Palsy Foundation Convenes Global Leaders for Breakthrough Summit Accelerating Detection, Prevention & Cure Summit marks a decisive shift from managing cerebral palsy to transforming outcomes through aligned science, collaboration, and urgency NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, January 26, 2026 The Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) announced today the Cerebral Palsy Breakthrough Summit: Closing the Gap Between Knowledge,…

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Cerebral Palsy Foundation Awarded Funding for Patient-Centered Research engagement Among Adults with Cerebral Palsy NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 The Cerebral Palsy Foundation (CPF) has been awarded funding through the Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award Program, an initiative of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI). The funds will support a project titled…

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We invite you to join us for our annual benefit gala — a special evening dedicated to supporting the work of the Cerebral Palsy Foundation and celebrating our community. We are transforming the future for the 50 million people living with cerebral palsy around the world through our breakthrough leadership and global impact. With your…

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